Jesus is the Answer Isaiah 9:2-7 Luke 2:1-20
Expectations of Jesus People expect Jesus to be many things John wondered if Jesus was the one (Matt. 11:3) Who Was Jesus? His identity is shown by his action (Matt.…
Honest Doubt Mary wondered at the message of the angel (Luke 1:29, 34) We have good questions too Nothing is Impossible with God (Luke 1:37) The angel answered Mary’s questions…
The Kingdom is Coming (Matt. 3:2) John was preparing people for Jesus (Matt. 3:3) Are you ready? Warning Signs (Isaiah 11:4) The Wrath of God is real (Matt. 3:10) We…
Curiosity leads to Questions Some questions are more important than others The crowd around Jesus created curiosity Important questions demand answers Who is Jesus? (Matt. 21:10) The crowd knew something…
Attention on the Temporary Disciples were looking at the temple (Luke 21:5) Our focus can be directed toward things of the world The Signs of the Times Jesus described the…
Mind Your Own Business Where is your focus? (Exodus 3:1) Business and busyness are great distractions God is Present God's presence might surprise us (Exodus 3:2) God introduced Himself to…
Zacchaeus was a wee little man Sometimes we feel small and unimportant We can overreact to our limitations He Climbed up in a Sycamore Tree (Luke 19:4) He overcame his…
Life under the Law God’s Law is written on our hearts (Romans 2:15) We fail to keep the commandments (John 8:34) We deserve God’s wrath The Gift of Grace Luther…
Kudos and Credit We desire recognition for what we do We easily overestimate our effort (Luke 17:7) We are Unworthy Servants (Luke 17:10) Our sins separate us from God We…